High Wind in Pennington Plains, South Dakota

High Wind January 11, 2002 · Pennington Plains, South Dakota

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

The wider storm

High winds developed in a tight pressure gradient following a frontal passage. Winds across northwestern South Dakota became sustained at 35 to 45 mph with frequent gusts 55 to 63 mph for a few hours behind the front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5279084. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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